Holbrook-Avon Football 2011

Will this be the year that the co-op program puts together another successful season after two sub-.500 years? The Bulldogs have the offensive firepower returning to do so.

Anthony Bollitier returns as an experienced quarterback who is a threat with his arm and his legs. Bollitier also will have his primary target re turning in running back Dante Bittle, who is just as dangerous as a pass catcher. Coach Fran Cass will employ whatever kind of offense is necessary.

In last year’s Thanksgiving Day loss to West Bridgewater, Holbrook/Avon moved to a swinging-gate offense, where the entire offensive line was spread out towards the sidelines with just a tight end, Bollitier and Bittle left in the middle of the field.

The quirky offensive formation was fairly successful as the Bulldogs moved the ball offensively and kept the game close against the playoff-bound West Bridgewater. The Holbrook/Avon defense showed some signs of dominance last year, pitching a shutout against Old Colony and holding Tri-County to 14 points in a 20-14 win, but the defense was inconsistent throughout the season.

If the Bulldogs can put together a more consistent defense, their offense should be able to put up enough points to be competitive.

West Bridgewater still looks to be the team to beat in the Mayflower Athletic Conference Small Division, but Holbrook/Avon will have two shots at the Wildcats. Their second meeting, on Thanksgiving Day, could be a meaningful one.